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Crushing Hammer — Ultra Prism Pokémon card

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Crushing Hammer

Ultra Prism·#166·2018

Crushing Hammer is an iconic Trainer Item card in the Pokémon TCG, representing a powerful tool for energy disruption that has seen extensive play across many generations. This particular card is the highly sought-after full-art Secret Rare variant from the 2018 Ultra Prism set, distinguished by its striking golden border and expansive artwork. Here, you will discover everything about this card, including its detailed mechanics, the unique artistic style of Yoshinobu Saito, and its place within the Sun & Moon era.

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Card Number
#166
Release Date
February 11, 2018
Language
EN
Set Code
SM5

Crushing Hammer is not a Pokémon, but rather an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As an item, it doesn't have a Pokédex entry, natural habitat, diet, or behavior. Instead, it represents a generic tool or device that can be used by any Trainer during a battle. Item cards are a fundamental part of the TCG, providing strategic depth and utility to players. They are analogous to items found within the Pokémon video games, such as Potions or Poké Balls, which assist the player in various situations. Crushing Hammer specifically focuses on energy denial, a common and powerful strategy in competitive play. Its effect aims to disrupt the opponent's ability to power up their Pokémon and launch attacks. Items like Crushing Hammer have been present across many generations of the TCG, evolving in design and effect but always serving the purpose of influencing the game's flow. Their role in the TCG is critical, often determining the pace and outcome of matches by enabling powerful combos or hindering opposing strategies.

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